Poople #369 Answer: PERT to POOP
August 18, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from PERT to POOP.
PERT connects to 10 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after PERT, 3 different words keep the route just as short: PEAT, PERP, PORT. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
That's a cheeky climb! From "pert" to "poop," the double-O in "poor" is a real standout.
Bridge words
- PERT(adjective)
- lively and bold; impudent or saucy
- PORT(noun)
- A harbor or a place where ships can load and unload.
- POUR(verb)
- to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream
- POOR(adjective)
- lacking sufficient money to live comfortably
First moves from PERT
PERT has 10 legal first moves. 3 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #369 answer?
The #369 start word is PERT. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: PERT -> PORT -> POUT -> POUR -> POOR -> POOP.
What is the shortest path from PERT to POOP?
There are five distinct shortest paths from PERT to POOP, each taking 5 moves. One example is PERT -> PERP -> PEEP -> PREP -> PROP -> POOP. Another option is PERT -> PEAT -> PLAT -> PLAP -> PLOP -> POOP.
Which first moves from PERT keep me on track for the par score?
To reach POOP in the par of 5 moves, you must start with PEAT, PERP, or PORT. Any of these three moves will allow you to complete the puzzle in 4 additional steps. Other first moves will cost you at least one extra turn.
Are there any first moves from PERT that lead to a dead end?
No, there are no dead ends from PERT. Even the move VERT, which costs two extra moves, will eventually lead to POOP. Every legal word in Poople can ultimately reach POOP.
How many neighbors does PERT have?
PERT has 10 valid neighbors, offering a good variety of first moves. Three of these, PEAT, PERP, and PORT, keep you on track for the par score. The other seven first moves will add at least one extra move to your solution.